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I just passed my Learners . It’s been a while since I’ve driven so I thought I should take the tests and lessons again.
I got two wrong but it was just being overly cautious 😬
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!Congrats 🥂
that is so me 🥺
Yay!!! Go you!!! Congrats!!! 🍺
ee! well done!
Yay!!!
OMG that’s SO exciting, Goons!!
Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts. 😄😘
Congratulations on both your successful passing of the test and your cautious attitude. I wish more people on the road were like you!
Yay! Congrats!
Congratulations!!
During my sobriety I’ve been taking something called suboxone. You could liken it to an opiate blocker, though it does have a degree of a sedative effect.
This becomes unnoticeable after a while.
2 months ago I decided to stop taking it, as it was no longer required.
And so it turns out the mild sedation was not so mild at all. I was emotionally numb to a degree that I had forgotten what either positive or negative really felt like.
It has been tough. I have no desire to return to my old life, I have no cravings. I’ve had a constant underlying headache from various parts of my body being incredibly tense since the beginning.
But coming back into the world full of feelings and a nervous system that’s been half asleep for a decade has been really, really hard. Everything feels so intense, both emotionally and physically.
I love it. But it’s hard work. I’m stuck in this “reconfiguration” stage and I think I’ve mindlessly said “man, today has been a hard day” every day for a few weeks now.
I’ve played the best music I’ve probably played in my life over the last 2 months. I feel like myself. I’m excited. But it’s a struggle. Were I not already somewhat used to dealing with stuff like this by myself, I think I would have run back to the medicine.
No one I know in real life knows about what’s happening. I just needed to get it out of my system.
Thanks for listening.
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It’s an incredibly hard thing you’ve gone through.
We’re here for you man, always. you’re a kind soul and don’t forget that.
It’s a great achievement to even put that into words, well done!
If you’ve through a lot but I’ve also had the fortitude to get through it.
You’re a good person and deserve everything that life has to offer.
So many hugs. You’re incredibly brave and strong, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. ( and good too. )
Thank you :)
I’m so proud of you friend, all you have survived, your willpower and perseverance is inspiring. You’re the kindest most thoughtful person I’ve the honour of knowing. Whatever happens I know you’re going to pull through and be that much more stronger for it!
I knoww. Plus he’s the best cat dad in the world .😭
That’s really kind of you :)
We are always listening, my dude. We’ve got your back!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MATE
I hope that soon you can be desensitised to all the reconfiguration stuff and that nasty constant headache fucks off
Brains are amazing at recovering and reconfiguring. It will get easier. You’ve done so many hard things, and come through it. We are here for the vents any time you need it!
I feel like people don’t understand the impact medication has when it flattens everything out. Drugs may get rid of the lows, but they also shave off all the highs and that can take quite a toll on you
Back from daily vitamin D exposure. The sun is glorious with light winds too, perfect winter’s day. Vibes are high for Friday arvo.
Bedroom light shade is up
It was in lots of flat pieces of plastic that had to be bent and attached together so it took a while, but I’m pleased with the result. I just need to get to the assembly of the bedside tables and the bedroom will be done.
That’s really pretty 😄
I had a fever dream that nuclear war happened in the middle east and the whole world economic order basically collapsed so I jumped in my car and drove north and moved in with a family member, earning keep by cooking and cleaning and making money by painting giant paintings of wolves.
As fever dreams go, it was ok
may I go political?
spoiler
That stupid FUCKING FUCK HEAD TRUMP ripping up the JCPOA
he has reverse diplomatic skills, his arrogant arseholeship insulted Iran, who while they might be cunts in regard to human rights and corruption, still have an impressive history and have autonomy that should be respected
100%. It’s the utter stupidity of it all.
You are welcome to ride dream-shotgun in my trip to a quiet future out bush painting and chilling with wolves.
I only found out about what’s happening from your post.
And to be honest, that works just fine for me.
Oh yeah sorry. I think I fell asleep listening to ABC Radio…
No need to apologise :) It just made me realise how much I’ve eased up on my old doom scrolling habit.
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Not that I would do it (too shy), but I love the idea of greeting the REA in the nude and showing them around like that. They’d be too unsettled to notice any dust or scuff marks
What? This is what I always wear at home
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Enforced is a rather strong word. Clothing optional surely.
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I could do with a cleaning gimp…
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Would never have thought as a kid I’d some day be excited to wake up early and appraise the damage the new cheapo weed burner has inflicted from the day before.
It’s very relaxing for some reason.
Also the new ICU at st. vincents is very impressive. the ones I’ve been to before are depressing af, but that one has a huge amount of space (and less noise) which is way less confronting for patients. ol’ girl was complaining about being bored and not annoyed which is good.
bored is very good 🙂
I hope she gets better soon
Weed burner? Some people call that a bong.
Punching billies w/ that thing would send you straight to ICU.
I’m sure someone’s tried it though lol.
Pretty lights
lights pretty
UFO?
Oooh I love that stand!
Am sick 🤢. In hindsight having to google the number of days in a year yesterday should have been a giveaway. throat feels like hell. Back to bed I guess.
Same ☹️. Seems to be going around. I coughed so much yesterday I saw sparkles. Hope both of us feel better soon
Downvoted for being sick? Ok 🤷🏻
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I have no idea if what you just said makes any sense at all or if it’s a joke
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To take that one step further, it is easy to find out the day of the week next year because 365 days = 52 weeks plus one day.
That means:
2026’s June 20 is a Saturday
2027’s is Sunday.
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My puny brain can’t understand either of you
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it’s alright zombies will eat us first
I was not aware of it, and now that I am I refuse to engage with it.
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My body is sore in a good way (from workouts), it’s a sunny Friday and I’m WFH, I had a full night’s sleep… so why am I feeling like a grump this morning? REA inspection maybe? A creaky bra that sounds like a fuckin’ old ship? Just the cold in general? Gahhhh. I think I need some chocolate. Ohhh I think I’m hungry.
You’re at home with a bra on. That’s what’s wrong. Rip it off and grab a hot cuppa.
They must be contained for the sake of humanity. Also, I need to go out and get milk for said cuppa, which requires the bra.
True and no one outside needs to see that the high beams are on.
Hey now, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here…
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8 hours till drumkit set up!!!
6 hours till I’m drunk and singing!!!
I’ll be a few hours behind you but I’m so there!
I’ll be drumming with you in spirit lol
3 hours and a bit and I can knock off and maybe have a nap.
That nap is a damn good idea
About to take it. Got kicked out of my workspace at my secondary site.
Called my boss and was allowed ti work from home so nap is coming then over for an hour somewhere!
Oh cool! What kit did you get?
I finally got around to setting up my double kick pedal again last night. Now I just need to play moreSorry for the late response man, hectic few days.
I got the Roland td07dmk. I figured having an electric kit would be a good starting point and I can play poorly quietly lol
Cheers pilgrims 🍺
*This post was brought to you by the lovely afternoon sunshine
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Cheers Spinny 🍺. 'Ave a good one.
Onya
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good morning everyone
Morning, 'tis a fresh one this morn
I forgot to post the results of dinner last night.
I may have put way too much chicken. The pot is overflowing with sauce and chicken and the bacon I added.
I was expecting the bacon to be salty but it didn’t really come out overpowering.
Also I think the Aldi sauce I used had a lot of garlic in it but it’s back to its tasty best.
Felt like the quality had dropped over the last couple of months.
Tomorrow for the Winter Solstice Games I have lots of wood, potatoes, marshmallows and chestnuts. What else do I need or need to do? Poetry? Spells? Chanting? Nudity?
Oh yes please it is finally solstice we were about to remove the Sun here
I will pray for you, bacon. 🙏
Thank you.
I think you’ve got most of it right. Grog is helpful as chestnuts can be a bit dry and floury. Not that this is a problem, just a glass or three of the old nasty helps the medicine go down.
Skyclad is strickly for summer imo. Also if doing skyclad, then watch out for impertinent echidnas. They’re a bit of a menace. I think they’re in league with the fundamentalist christians.
Lots of singing helps the sun return too. So bring out your favorite playlist and have at it!!Effigies of your enemies to toss into the fire? Arrange some stones into a henge?
Arrange some enemies into a henge!
I don’t have any enemies that I know of 😔
Always here to support nudity and chanting. May the long night bring you peace and excitement for days to come (I don’t know if that’s an actual thing, it just feels cool to say)
Chips?
Chips on a bonfire?
Oh didnt realise there was a bonfire. Oops!
No problem!
